Invisible Man

Interesting Facts

• The book is considered one of the most important works of 20th-century American literature and won the National Book Award in 1953.
• The novel explores themes of racial identity and social invisibility, telling the story of an African American who feels invisible in society.
• The story begins with the protagonist living in a basement illuminated by 1,369 light bulbs, which he has illegally connected to the city's power grid.
• The book includes numerous symbols and allegories, such as «The Brotherhood», which serves as a critique of the Communist Party USA.
• The novel was inspired by the author's personal experiences and observations of racial relations in America.